---
name: "flexmem"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "obexftp"
version: "0.10.7-3"
release: "Debian 3.1 (Sarge)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/obexftp"
---

# flexmem(1)

Mobile Equipment file transfer tool

Part of [obexftp(1)](/obexftp/1.md).

## NAME

obexftp - Mobile Equipment file transfer tool

## SYNOPSIS

**obexftp** \[*OPTION*\] \[*COMMANDS*\]

## DESCRIPTION

**obexftp** is used to access files on mobile equipment, i.e. cell phones.

This tool lets you access the **ObexFTP** library by the means of a command line interface. You might consider using the other means available. E.g. GTK Client **gObexFtp**, Gnome-VFS-Module **vfs-obexftp** and some others.

## OPTIONS

The ordering of options is important. Every command will use the most recent device set. Every file without command switch will apply to the command given most recent. See **EXAMPLES**

- **-i**, **--irda**

  Connect using the IrDA protocol.

- **-b** *device*, **--bluetooth** *device*

  Connect to this bluetooth device.

- **-B** *number*, **--channel** *number*

  Use this bluetooth channel when connecting.

- **-t** *device*, **--tty** *device*

  Connect to this tty device.

- **-l** *folder*, **--list** *folder*

  List a folder.

- **-c** *folder*, **--chdir** *folder*

  Set the mobiles current working directory.

- **-C** *folder*, **--mkdir** *folder*

  Set the mobiles current working directory. The folder will be created if it doesn't exist.

- **-g** *source*, **--get** *source*

  Retrieve files from mobile.

- **-G** *source*, **--getdelete** *source*

  Retrieve files from mobile and delete them on the mobile

- **-p** *source*, **--put** *source*

  Send files to the mobile.

- **-k** *source*, **--delete** *source*

  Delete files from the mobile.

- **-x**, **--info**

  Retrieve misc infos from mobile. I.e. memory size and free memory. Siemens specific for now.

- **-m** *src* *dest*, **--move** *src* *dest*

  Move (rename) files on the mobile. Siemens specific for now.

- **-v**, **--verbose**

  Be verbose and give some additional infos.

- **-V**, **--version**

  Print version string and exit.

- **-h**, **--help**, **--usage**

  Print short usage instructions.

## EXAMPLES

- To get the directory listing from the first irda device:

  **obexftp -i -l**

- To get the file bar from directory foo from the first bluetooth device:

  **obexftp -b -c /foo -g bar**

- To send the file bar to directory foo with device on first serial port:

  **obexftp -t /dev/ttyS0 -c /foo -p bar**

## SEE ALSO

openobex, obexftp, cobex, libbfb.

## BUGS

Bugs ? Features !

## NOTES

The software is tailored for Siemens mobiles like the S45/ME45. Ericsson phones are tested and supported, too. Tell me if something goes / goes wrong using different mobiles.

## AUTHOR

Christian W. Zuckschwerdt \<zany@triq.net\>